What can South Harbour do for your Decommissioning Project?

View the latest information on South Harbour's ability to support the decommissioning sector.

What makes a trust port?

A Trust Port is an independent statutory body, created by an Act of Parliament. As such, it is not controlled by a local authority, nor is it a private business, but run by an independent board for the benefit of its stakeholders, and governed by its own local legislation.

News: Aberdeen Harbour’s Dolphin Code

Aberdeen Harbour has a Code of Practice, designed by a joint taskforce of experts, with the aim of protecting Bottlenose dolphins near Aberdeen’s harbour mouth, and provide guidance to vessels operating in the port.

News: First Minister and Scottish Enterprise on board with Aberdeen Harbour

Key Construction Milestones

New video showcases Aberdeen Harbour expansion

The £350 million expansion of Aberdeen Harbour will open significant opportunities for the city as well as the wider economy, from up-scaled decommissioning activity and being able to accommodate larger commercial vessels, to an increased share of the available cruise vessel fleet.

This new video highlights features of the new state-of-the-art facilities, which are due to be completed in 2020.

Our Board

Aberdeen Harbour Board is an independent statutory authority formed under the terms of the Aberdeen Harbour Order Confirmation Act 1960. It is responsible for the administration, maintenance and improvement of the port.

Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour is the UK's oldest existing business and Europe’s premier marine support centre for the oil and gas industry. Construction of the new South Harbour commenced in 2017 and the £350m project will up-scale opportunities for existing customers and open the door to new markets. Combined with the existing port, Aberdeen Harbour will soon become the largest port in Scotland in terms of berthage, and one of the most tidally unrestricted.